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(11) | EP 0 481 285 A3 |
(12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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(54) | Apparatus for multi-path flow regulation |
(57) Valve assemblies are provided which comprise a housing (10) having a common port
(14) and n peripheral ports (13) where n is an even integer greater than or equal
to 4. The valve assemblies further comprise a valve plug (20) contained within the
housing. The valve plug comprises a distribution channel (24) capable of fluid communication
with the common port and at least one of the peripheral ports, and (n/2)-1 switching
channels (26) capable of fluid communication with at least two of the peripheral ports. |